Gage Stanifer, a 19th-round pick by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2022, struggled initially but dramatically improved performance in 2025. Starting the year with Dunedin, he achieved an impressive 0.69 ERA and struck out 38 batters in 26 innings. Following his success, he was promoted to the Vancouver Canadians, where he maintained a high strikeout rate and did not allow a home run in 48 innings. Recognized as a fast-rising prospect, Stanifer's effective fastball and slider contributed to a solid season, including 115 strikeouts over 74 innings and a 2.92 ERA.
Stanifer began the year in Florida with Dunedin and in seven games he struck out 38 batters in 26 innings, walking just 12 and giving up just two earned runs on 10 hits.
His miniscule 0.69 ERA and 0.846 WHIP were good enough to earn him a promotion in May.
Stanifer -- a 19th-round pick in 2022 -- has enjoyed the biggest breakout of them all.
The 6-foot-3 righty sits 94-96 mph with his fastball and shows a plus gyro slider in the 83-86 range -- two pitches that have helped him post a 2.92 ERA with 115 strikeouts in 74 innings.
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